Calculating your speed in gears is not too difficult you just need a couple of pieces of information and a handy calculator like the one in the link below. Before clicking on the link below, you’ll need to know: your tire size if you need help with this ( click here ) Your rear axle…
Here’s a customer’s video about his ’68 Camaro upgrade with a TKX 5-speed upgrade package
MDL UPGRADED TKX 5-SPEED for CORVETTE People often ask why does this transmission cost more? Well, this is an upgraded transmission, this isn’t just a bolted-on shifter. The cases are all CNC machined for this upgrade. They are all prepared at our facility by hand to ensure quality & precision. The shifter is a close-ratio…
You’ll Get Better Fuel Economy While modern automatics are more fuel-efficient today than they were even 10 years ago, they still can’t compensate for human intuition. A new automatic transmission might have a lock-up torque converter and 8 speeds, but it can’t see the terrain or understand what…
A limited factory production, experimental, drag racing version of the Ford Fairlane
The Ford Fairlane’s hit the scene in 1955 replacing the Crest Line as a full-size sedan
Video series TKX 5-speed Goes Racing in an ’86 Fox-body Mustang
VIDEO: TKX install ’67 Chevelle-Real Garage Stories
CLASSIC HOT-ROD MADE MODERN Tremec T5 5-Speed In a ’31-Hiboy Hot-Rod Ford Powered Hot Rod / Street Rod Conversions link GM Powered Hot Rod / Street Rod Conversions link Here are some great shots of a customer’s install of our specially modified T5z 5-speed into his 1931 High Boy Coupe. This T5z…
Bruce Couture owner of Modern Driveline has a few cars in his stable, one happens to be a Vintage Blue Ford Econoline. Here are a few words from a podcast short clip about his Van. https://videos.bozeken.com/downloads/3lefts/Bruce/ShagWagon.mp4
REAL GARAGE STORIES This touring’66 Mustang GT fastback features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package. with the great weather this winter in Oregon, I have been able to put about 900 miles on it so far. I would like to thank you for the help and the fast shipping. 66 GT Fastback, 9” w/ 3:89 track…
REAL GARAGE STORIES This serious’68 Mustang coupe features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package. Original Specs: Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine: 289 V8 295HP Trans: 4-speed top loader Additional Equipment: Current Specs: Exterior : Red Interior: Black Engine V8 HP Trans: Tremec T5z 5-speed – by…
REAL GARAGE STORIES This beautiful original ’67 Shelby GT350 – Production Number #1392 features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package I wanted to maintain as much of the stock appearance throughout the car as possible while also enhancing the overall performance. It was very important that the car was modified with respect to the original and…
REAL GARAGE STORIES This beautiful 67 Shelby GT350 tribute features an MDL 5-Speed Conversion Package This car was one of the top 44 in the Young Gun’s competition at this year’s 2021 SEMA Show This young builder first time entering the competition, did all the work himself and has plans to compete again …
BREAKDOWN OF MUSTANG TRANSMISSIONS FROM 1979 TO PRESENT SROD (SINGLE-RAIL OVERDRIVE) The Single-Rail Overdrive, otherwise known as the SROD, is considered a “wide-ratio” 4-speed gearbox and features a smooth aluminum case with fully synchronized forward gears. The reverse was left unsynchronized. The input shaft is a 10-spline while the output shaft is a 28-spline.…
A Little History of the Sunbeam Tiger The Sunbeam Tiger is a high-performance V8 version of the British Rootes Group’s Sunbeam Alpine roadster, designed in part by American car designer and racing driver Carroll Shelby and produced from 1964 until 1967. Shelby had carried out a similar V8 conversion on the AC Cobra, and hoped to be offered the contract to produce the…
“A question we are asked a lot is: “How do I tell if I have a World-class or Non-World-class version?”
When building your ride sometimes starters can pose a challenge, here is some helpful information.
We hope you’re enjoying this series, we had a lot of fun making it and wanted to let people know they have options for their classic. Our side shift program has saved a lot of customers time and saved their tunnel from being cut to accommodate a 5-speed. Retaining the console with an OE look…
Options for your classic, OE looks without having to compromise to make it modern.
A visual inspection should tell you what type of 4WD transfer case you have. click to see what to look for.
Options for your classic, make it modern with a 5-speed and factory console
A video look at the TKX we Installed into a classic ’66 Mustang & some of the features & benefits
A video look at the T5 we Installed into a classic ’66 Mustang some details & advice
make it modern, OE looks without having to cut your tunnel & keep your console.
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The Boss 429 V8 was available in production cars for only 2 years, but its impact on Ford’s performance lasted decades.
The R Code was a 7.0-liter racing engine that wasn’t supposed to be installed into dealership cars destined for the street.
The Kansas City Twister Special version, had either the 429 Cobra Jet or the Super Cobra Jet V8 engine producing 360 to 370 hp.
Not a run-of-the-mill special edition, serious performance upgrades that make it stand head & shoulders above others.
Tremec Transmission Unboxing & Review Modern DriveLine Supplement Before installing your new Tremec transmission Perform the following: Shipping Plug – On all 31-spline transmissions (TKO, TKX, all types of T56, Magnum, Magnum-F & Magnum XL) remove the shipping plug. – Remove by grabbing the shipping plug with a regular pair of pliers. Do not use…
Our MDL modified side-shift TKX, upgrade to 5-speed without compromise, make it modern
TREMEC T5 5-Speed Super-Duty Front Shift /Front Socket MD-552-0251-FS-F TREMEC Super Duty T5 5-Speed: Truck Y-block Front shift/Front Socket Ford T-5 Front Shift Tail Housing – Front Position
IN-910-0110 Rev 1 62-66 Chevy II
Something from the archives, an interview with National Parts Depot
This video takes you through the steps for a dual dick clutch installation on a Ford Aluminator
A quick Overview of Why MDL hydraulics are so popular, These are one of the most requested upgrades we sell with our Lead Tech Paul
Our Lead Tech Paul talks about the need to know details regarding Hydraulic slave cylinders & throw-out bearings
A little information regarding the different types of Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinders from our Lead Tech Paul
A little help with U-joint terminology and application for your custom street rod, daily cuiser, or muscle car build.
The Professionals at V8 Speed & Resto craft another beautiful classic ’69 Chevelle muscle car
1966 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 In 1966 Oldsmobile upgraded the engine option for the 442 to a 400-cubic-inch V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors and introduced its first W-30 package. The standard 442, with a single four-barrel, was rated 350 hp. With tri-power induction, that rating jumped to 360 hp, which matched the GTO, and it pegged…
1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport Some consider the first Buick Riviera, built from 1963 to 1965, to be the best-looking car General Motors has ever produced. And in the design’s final year it was perfected with hidden headlights and the availability of Buick’s first high-performance Gran Sport package—option code A9. Under the hood was a…
American Motor Company, or AMC, is one of those brands that came along, had a series of hit cars, and then faded away over the decades. The company did not have ties to any of the established three American manufacturers (though by the 1980s it was owned by Renault, who subsequently sold the brand to…
Swapping a 5-speed manual transmission into an early Mustang or Falcon or their Mercury cousins) has never been more popular.
The Ruggirello-Roush Mustang II, Sudden Death, is probably the most famous Mustang II of all time
V8-TV performs a beautiful transformation on this classic Vette to bring it modern and fun to drive again.
Chevrolet Impala Essential History The storied Impala nameplate first appeared on a concept car shown at the 1956 Motorama,
The 1964 season was starting in February, so the team had 4-months to layout, test, build and perfect the Ferrari GTO beater.
There are 5 cars That will be competing in the next Peking to Paris Rally 2022 Who will be running MDL products
Here’s a quick video with step by step instructions on how to align your T56 Bellhousing
This video has INFO all about Quick Time Bell housings
Launched during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show, designed to showcase SVT’s four hallmarks of performance, substance, exclusivity, and value.
It is the first GT350R built by Shelby, one of two prototypes built for 1965, the other was presented to the FIA for the SCCA B Production class.
1967 let’s do something special Yenko ordered L78 equipped SS Camaros and swapped in the Chevrolet Corvette’s L72 427
Important instructions regarding the preparation before installing your new transmission
When I built this dual supercharged 427 Cobra in 1966, I wanted it to be the fastest, meanest car on the road, said Shelby.
WE REALLY ENJOYED THE SHOW IT WAS GOOD TO BE BACK AT SEMA. We were fortunate enough to win an award. (click here to learn more) MDL had a conversion package in one of the Young Guns builders this year who made the TOP 40 cut (click here for details on this build) (click here…
Lou a friend to us here at Modern DriveLine has a podcast with some pretty well-known guests and Lou has been in the industry for years, getting it done. Check out this video below & visit & subscribe to his Instagram page and see other videos by Lou. Who is Lou ?…
Modern DriveLine is working toward solutions to maintain our excellent service level to you our customers
The TKX is a simple swap even though we’re going from an automatic overdrive to a five-speed stick. for autocross and road racing,
Originally produced for NASCAR only 1,350 cars were made in its two-year run from 1969 to 1970.
I’ve owned my ’67 since 1977 when I was 18 years old. I have done almost all the work on it myself
After the required 500 mile break-in period I put my 67 Mustang on track at Thunderhill Raceway.
V8 Speed & resto upgrade this 72 Corvette convertible to a modern 6 speed shifting rocket
THE LOKAR STORY 1988, the year it all began – to date – a 32-year affair with manufacturing American Made hotrod parts. However, the heart of the company started well before that, when Skip Walls, a young teenager in the early ’60s was driving his first 1932 Ford 5-Window. Skip worked on, raced, and accumulated…
MDL fitted a Tremec TKX into a 1966 Mustang just to see what was involved.
How It All Began In 1967, during the heyday of the muscle car era, Chevrolet introduced the Camaro, its answer to the Ford Mustang. The basic Camaro had an inline-6 powertrain of 230 inches (3.8 liters), which put the top maximum speed at 140 miles per hour (mph). Some came equipped with a V-8 engine…
Some of the questions we get here at MDL are listed below with the answers we provide to help you.
TKO/TKX OIl Servicing your car’s transmission is an integral part of routine car maintenance, but even more crucial is making sure you use the right kind of oil and fluids. If you have a TREMEC TKX or TKO transmission, there are only a few oils or fluids recommended for use. Fill Location and Level Remember…
Some PRO-TIPS to installing a new Tremec Transmission to help make it a smooth easy job.
Tremec T5 This transmission requires just under 3-Quarts of oil. We recommend that the fluid in a TREMEC T-5 transmission should be changed after its initial 500 miles. The fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles after that CAUTION Do not mix different brands or types of transmission lubricant in any transmission. DO NOT USE GEAR OIL IN THE…
Some great information about Oil & regular maintenance will keep your transmission in top-performing condition.
By 1969, Ford increasingly sought to differentiate its Shelby GT offerings from the standard Fastback Mustang
Ford’s Mustang SVO is one of the breed’s best-kept secrets, SVO remains one of the most exotic Mustangs in history.
TKX Five Speed Single Overdrive Conversion up to 750hp We put a New Tremec TKX in a 1966 Mustang. The tunnel support was moved back 2-3/4″ then reattached to the floorpan & tunnel. Our crossmember & mount were used on the TKX as you can see it maintains the angle requires and we have great…
There are several things to know when it comes to choosing a starter, torque requirements, fit & specialty applications
Hopefully, this sheds a little light on figuring out which Differential you have in your Mustang
watch to see the technique to use when installing your clutch fork to avoid breaking the tabs
Knowing your rear end’s gear ratio is crucial when you are considering a transmission upgrade
Here’s a quick informative video to help you select the appropriate slip yoke for your project.
A ’92 Mustang LX tribute build remembering an extraordinary friend who comes but once in a lifetime.”
For the first time ever, European customers can get their hands on the Ford Mustang Mach 1
Modern Driveline and TREMEC for an improved fit, better performing five-speed transmission for your classic. The all-new TKX five-speed manual transmission leaves the gate with a terrific compact design, increased 600 ft/lb torque capacity, and buttery smooth shifts at high (8,000!) rpm, making it a great choice for your 1965-04 Mustang project.
A quick overview of different types of hydraulic clutch master cylinders and how they are applied.
Here’s a quick overview of MDL Hydraulic External Slave Cylinders & Internal Release Bearings
Bleeding your Hydraulic Clutch Master with our One-man Bleeder Kit.
Just imagine a five-speed transmission capable of 500-600 horsepower for your C2/C3 Corvette.
Steering wheel in your left hand, shifting gears with your right going fast on the open road brings intense pleasure.
All-America icon Ford Mustang sets world-record meeting in Belgium
The Tremec TR3160 is a superbly crafted piece of machinery known for buttery smooth shifts
With the 760 horsepowerGT500 in full stride, production will finish of the Shelby GT350 and GT350R, fall 2020 as planned.
Originally built with an auto, we prepped it for a modern Tremec T56 Magnum transmission, behind the LS3 engine.
A few videos about Tremec’s TKO 5-speed & T56 Magnum 6-speed Series Transmissions.
A quick review of our LIght Foot Series Clutch hydraulics by: Paul Coffey
A quick video overview of the Hot New Tremec TKX 5-Speed Transmission
A quick Video overview of the Tremec T56/ 6-Speed Transmission
A quick Video overview of the famous Tremec T5z/5-Speed Transmission
A quick Video outlining all of the support items we carry to make your conversion a snap.
1967-camaro-with-mdl-5-speed-upgrade-package installed By V8 Speed & Resto
Quick Video overview of the MDL Flathead adapters we offer shot at the NSRA Show in Louisville
Video of one of our customer’s beautiful 1970 Challenger with a T56 Magnum 6-Speed
IN-VET6379-FL C2 Corvette Flange Kit Rev 1
MDL offers rebuild services for your T56. using the highest quality rebuild kits that meet all standards set by professional installers
MDL offers rebuild services for your NON-World Class T5. using the highest quality rebuild kits that meet all standards set by professional installers
IN-Clutch Install & Break-In Instructions
A quick video overview of what Modern DriveLine has been offering its customers for over 24 years.
Instructions from Quick Time step by step installation & guidelines.
MDL offers rebuild services for your TKO/3550. using the highest quality rebuild kits that meet all standards set by professional installers
MDL offers rebuild services for your World Class T5. using the highest quality rebuild kits that meet all standards set by the pro’s.
IN-401-210X Rev 2 Adapter Installation
Fulcrum Instructions
Have you checked out the new Chevrolet #COPO Camaro? It’s available in limited quantities from Chevrolet Performance with your choice of a #Supercharged 350ci engine (@NHRA rated at over 600 #HorsePower) or a 427ci engine, both #LokarEquipped with a Locking Engine Dipstick! You can also choose from a variety of performance packages and colors, including…
How to determine transmission speedometer gear and what information is needed in order to properly calibrate a speedometer.
IN-VET6379-FL C2 Corvette Flange Kit Rev 1
We talk about driveshafts and some of the details when it comes to ordering or installing one
Click here to see PART 1 Click here to see PART 2 Click here to see PART 3
We install the components needed to mate this TKO trans to a Ford Aluminator V8
“After rebuilding the carburetor and going through the brakes and a few other minor things, it fired right up
A little information on U-Joints, sizing, their operation, how to identify & a little history
Common causes of driveline vibration-U-joints, slip splines, yokes, out-of-balance components.
Tilton 6000-Series throw-out bearings details, installation application & features
Causes of vibration in your drivetrain with respect to the rear axle driveshaft & universals
Prepare for Departure This car was featured in the Battle of the builders at the 2019 SEMA show. MDL was fortunate enough to have had a part in this beautiful build. Whipple Motorsport builds top of the line cars, we are proud to be associated with them. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of…
Lucas Synthetic 50 WT Transmission Oil is designed especially for heavy-duty truck transmissions but can be used in many other applications. Common gear oils are mostly base stocks with little more than an addition of sulfur and phosphorus as a total anti-wear package. Lucas Oil Products consider that inadequate! Most heavy-duty truck transmission manufacturers now…
Video showing the simple/non-marring removal of a Pilot Bearing
Overdrive transmissions are a great thing. They enable you to significantly improve the gearing and acceleration of your car while maintaining gas mileage and highway cruise-ability. Unfortunately, overdrives, manual or automatic, weren’t offered in Ford vehicles until the late ’70s. But that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck with the non-overdrive C4’s. C6’s, and…
Back in the day, Corvettes with six tail lamps were a familiar sight—even though Chevrolet never officially offered such an option. Here’s the story behind this interesting Corvette non-feature. In the famous 1964 Jan and Dean song, “Dead Man’s Curve,” The illegal street race between a Corvette Sting Ray and a Jaguar XKE, are…
The Powerglide’s shifter went P N D L R while the Turboglide’s was P R N D Hr. Learn More…
Here are some helpful details and an outlined procedure on how to find your tire size
GM created Pontiac in 1926. its first car was an inexpensive 6-cylinder “companion” to GM’s more expensive Oakland brand
a great source for measuring your slip yoke to determine size & series (video included)
Transmission swap options & helpful tips for a 5 or 6-speed upgrade
The Pro’s & Con’s of buying a used manual 5 or 6-speed, things to look for and be cautious of.
TREMEC’s TKX is the latest innovation to the series of 5-speed transmissions is a true game changer
A guide to selecting a FORD flywheel like tooth count. engine balance and other details
A guide to selecting a GM flywheel like Crankshaft register diameter, tooth count. engine balance etc.
TREMEC Distributor Spotlight – Modern Driveline
The 1974 Mustang II arrived 490 pounds lighter and almost 19 inches shorter than the 1973 Mustang
We’ve compiled five key considerations for converting your car to a 5 or 6-speed transmission
A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission
A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission
Some information to Prevent Unnecessary Power Loss and Wear & Tear with proper bell alignment/indexing
A Quick Guide to help Identify Ford In-line six-Cylinder Bell Housings flywheels and clutches
This helps take the guess work out of getting the right components for the flywheel, clutch, and starter
A quick guide to Flathead adapters, clutch linkage application & Tremec T5 / TKO / TKX
Installing a five-speed transmission into a classic muscle car could not be any easier these days. Not only is it easy but there are numerous choices to be had. Transmission Choices Many of the five-speed transmissions found in late model Fords (the late model being those produced in the past 35 years) can be used…
When the car is equipped with a 3 or 4-speed manual transmission, the job is a lot easier than converting from an automatic. There are two ways to install a T-5 transmission for a stick equipped car. Use the original bell One way is to use the original bell housing and install an adapter…
Our TREMEC TKO small-block conversions are much like the T5 swap. We start with a cable operated 1995 351w Mustang Cobra R model bellhousing. This same bell housing or scatter shield can be used behind any six-bolt 289/302/351 block. The Modern Driveline clutch cable kit or hydraulic kit allows the stock early Mustang, Cougar and…
Installing a TREMEC T-5 in place of an automatic, behind a small block Ford is relatively straight forward. Using many of the same components and concepts as used in Fox body Mustangs in the ’80s and ’90s simplifies the process. Bell housing Start by using a TREMEC T-5 bell housing assembly from a 1984-93…
Step by Step instructions on how to trim your automatic brake pedal to make room for a clutch pedal
Some helpful information for matching the right flywheel to your engine
Ford has created an all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 that destroys a quarter-mile in the “low 8-second range” at more than 170 mph, the company revealed Thursday. This is not a car that any Joe can buy. This is a one-off demonstration prototype designed to prove out Ford’s electric innovation. The dragster is built for Ford…
ALL ABOUT THE FIRST MUSTANG Every great story has a memorable beginning, and the genesis of the Ford Mustang is no exception. One of the most popular and longest-running automobiles in the United States, the Mustang has been a global phenomenon since it rolled off the assembly line for the first time in the spring…
In 2012, tired of the boredom he chucked the automatic, replacing it with a TKO 600 five-speed package from MDL
The Boss 429 is one of the rarest & highly valued muscle cars to date The origin of the Boss 429 semi-hemispherical engine for NASCAR racing
A quick look at Fox-body Hydraulics, SN95 Mustang hydraulics & reverse lockout modules.
Although the 337 is a V8 flathead, very few parts from the 59A or 8BA engines are interchangeable
A Short Article About Fitting Application The contemporary racer/builder can reach for an almost limitless selection of AN fitting variations to accommodate any plumbing situation, and with a fair amount of color and coating choices. Some companies even offer a complete line of raw fittings allowing the user to anodize them to a custom color…
Click here to see PART 1 Click here to see PART 3 Click here to see PART 4 Link to MDL-Corvette Crossmember Flange kit.
The “351M/400” referenced the engine family, and some confused this with the engine name.
MDL is trying to keep you informed with the latest developments as it pertains to all of us Car Guys Racing news and related automotive industry updates as they come in. Check the post date for the latest news. UPDATED 08/02/2022 SAD NEWS: Voice of Drag Racing Dave McClelland Passes Away Dave McClelland,…
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—————————————————————————– 5 & 6 SPEED CONVERSION SPECIALISTS —————————————————————————- —————————————————————————————————– Due to extremely high Order Volumes, it may take up to 10 business days to process & ship complete orders. There are also some backorder delays industry-wide affecting the availability of some items. We have a dedicated team processing all orders large &…
Large power plants for those who wanted speed. Like the famous Boss 351 & 429 Cobra Jet
1967 Camaro Convertible Holley Sniper EFI Tremec TKO 5-Speed Feature V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV
WHAT IS THE MUSTANG COBRA II? In a way, perhaps no one variant illustrates the perceived missteps of the second generation “Mustang II” than the Cobra II. Produced for three years between 1976 and 1978, the Cobra II offered little of substance over the stock pony cars. That being said, the Cobra II sports a…
Instructions to remove current tail housing & install new MDL Tail Housing
Here are a series of steps to unlocking a TKO transmission that is stuck in gear.
THE GM F-BODY 6-SPEED 1982-2002 TREMEC Magnum-F™ 6-speed for fourth-generation Camaros and Firebirds. Consider Your Old F-Car T-56 Obsolete! The long-awaited and highly-anticipated F-car-specific version of TREMEC’s popular Magnum 6-speed has finally arrived! Designed to replace T-56 transmissions in 1998-2002 GM F-bodies, the Magnum-F leverages TREMEC’s pervasive TR-6060/Magnum architecture in order to provide fourth-gen…
A handy guide to installing the T/O bearing & clutch lever correctly
As appetizer …. Before you will see tomorrow the full length 2019 Peking to Paris film on the Endurance Rally Association – ERA Facebook page, we're glad to present you this appetizer. A compilation on how our 9 brave Belgian teams managed to get to Paris.Take your biggest screen, your best audio system, a cold…
VIDEO: Step by Step Installation of a Tremec TKO Transmission FAQ – shifts well when cold vs. hot. Answer: Adjust clutch. Other FAQ’s regarding Installation
MDL brings your 1979-93 Mustang into the 21st Century with crispy T-56 Magnum smoothness and performance
a quick guide to installing a 5-speed into your 71-73 Mustang/Cougar
An illustrated step by step guide to installing MDL Fox Body Hydraulic MasterKit
Here’s How… To Get A Light Clutch Pedal With Modern Driveline’s LF Series Hydraulic Clutch System Modern Driveline’s LF Series Hydraulic Clutch Kits for classic cars make light work of a heavy pedal by letting fluid do the hard work mechanical Z-bar clutch systems have been doing for generations. Modern Driveline has taken the…
Although clutch and flywheel selection seems like black magic science, it really is straightforward. When the right choices are made
It is challenging for us at Modern Driveline to understand the engineering logic behind the Getrag MT-82 six-speed transmission in the 2005-16 Mustang (V-6) and Mustang GT (V-8). The factory-installed MT-82 employs a semi-remote shifter attached to the transmission tunnel tied to the transmission via a shifter rail that, at best, delivers sloppy shift performance…
Modern Driveline 1955-1957 Chevy Tri 5 Modern Driveline’s approach to the Tri 5 using a TKO five speed or T56 six speed transmission conversion from a 3 or 4 speed manual transmission or automatic transmission is quite simple. When converting from a manual transmission, the original Chevy bell housing can be reused along with the…
Modern Driveline C10 Truck Conversions Modern Driveline’s approach to the C10 Truck using a TKO 5-speed transmission conversion from a 3 or 4-speed manual transmission is quite simple. In most cases, the original Chevy bell housing can be reused along with the 168 tooth 11” clutch pattern or 153 tooth 10.5” clutch pattern flywheel as…
Modern Driveline Ford F Series Truck Conversions Modern Drivelines has several approaches for 5 and 6 speed transmission conversions for your Ford F Series Truck. Modern Driveline can provide you with the parts needed to install one of our Tremec transmissions behind Straight Six, 289, 302 351w, 351c all FEs, 385 series and Coyote engines.…
Preload Bearing Pre-load is defined as: Internal stress to a bearing through application of negative clearance is known as bearing pre-loading. What is mean when you hear: No Bearing Pre-load Allowed There is no clearance and no negative clearance of an installed bearing surface. This does not include any intended spring pressure from a…
A Still Photo Documentary of a TKO 5-Speed Install in a Classic ’70 Dodge Dart
2020 GT500 FIRST OFF ASSEMBLY LINE DELIVERED WITH SPECIAL OPTION NOBODY ELSE CAN ORDER
Our TKO 5-Speed Conversion Kit was featured on ‘All Girls Garage’ A 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass making it a fun drive again
Unveiled at SEMA 2019 Featuring an MDL conversion package. Get started on yours today.
WATCH VIDEO Cick to watch Video and see what Hemmings wanted to know
Video outlining the steps to installing the MDL clutch pedal into a ’71-73 Mustang
We have parts & know-how to rebuild and repair BW/TREMEC T5, T45, T56, 3550, TKO500/TKO600, 3650 / T56 magnum
IT’S HERE… The C-3 Corvette hydraulic conversion kit you’ve been waiting for. From the SEMA award winning team that brought you the SN95 Mustang Hydraulics. READ MORE
MD-910-0106 C-3 Corvette 68-81
Now who has the last laugh This 1968 Ford Bronco wagon was left for Jay Leno as a joke, arranged by fellow late-night TV host Craig Ferguson to be parked in Leno’s spot on the eve of his last taping. Ferguson was unaware of the iconic status of the Bronco – and had no idea…
Instructions from Hurst on how to install your new shift boot
Hyd Clutch Master Kit, ’57-’72 F Series Truck LF Series Type 2 Modern DriveLine’s ‘Light Foot’ series Hydraulic Master cylinder clutch cylinder kit uses the stock clutch pedal. Engineered to use the factory full swing of the pedal, for maximum leverage, it provides a light pedal effort and full control of the clutch, this translates to…
SHOP FORDSHOP CHEVY . MDL is Proud to carry the new range of TILTON ST-246 Twin Disc Clutches for the high-performance street market. ST-246 Clutch Kits…. Racing Technology applied to the Street. Since 1972, Tilton Engineering has been the leading supplier of small diameter racing clutches. Tilton racing clutches are world renowned for their…
Breaking News: Nov. 4, 2019 Modern Driveline’s SN95 Hydraulic Master selected as the Best Engineered Product at SEMA 2019! Attention 1994-2004 Mustang owners Tired of burning your clutch cable? Have you had to replace your cable because it’s worn out? Is that heavy pedal just too much, want it to feel more like a…
Simply put, the show of all car shows! Everyone in the auto industry attends the annual SEMA Show MDL is no exception! This beautiful ’69 Chevelle has an LS3 with 475 horsepower being put to the ground through a complete MDL TKX…
This one-person bleeder kit serves as the primary way to bleed your MDL hydraulic system.
BUSHING TECH The LINK above is a pdf. version of STEP by STEP installation instructions for the clutch pedal roller bearing kit we supply. This kit replaces stock Ford plastic bushings that can wear out in as quickly as one year. This is a very simple repair and upgrades, once you have removed the pedal…
Important information regarding hydraulic clutch master fitment with power brakes
We were Glad to see you all, and we’re looking forward to next year Modern Driveline will be in Las Vegas at this years SEMA show. MDL will be exhibiting, for the first time, with Gateway Classic Mustang with Ford Out Front, located outside the convention center in the front (Silver Lot#2 booth 61023). Modern…
780hp. 5-speed 1967 Mustang This return customer is upgrading his TKO to a new TKX 540hp. 5-speed 1967 Falcon Futura ……….. MDL – SEMA 2022 SS CAMARO SEMA 2022 SS CAMARO One of our customers builds This car features a TKX 5-speed package to wrangle the…
Bob Ream was inspired to build a nostalgic racer modernized with a 427 aluminum Dart block, and TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission, among other changes. Bob knows something about vintage cars and modernization. He owns Imagine Injection, Inc. in Glendale, AZ, building Electronic Fuel Injection systems with the look of Weber carburetors of yesterday. You will…
“Cars Modern Driveline is a part of.” Good morning Bruce, Just wanted to let you know that I finally got to drive the AC…..The gearing feels great, the clutch and shifting are superb!!! Thanks for all your help on this… I love that T5! I’m getting a *huge* increase in miles-per-gallon, due largely to the…
Two projects for SEMA 2015. A 1963 Corvette and a 1968 Mustang. Both equipped with Modern Driveline Transmissions. Click to see 1967 Mustang Kits Click to see 1963 Corvette Kits …
The following pictorial highlights the build of a 1933 American Speed Body built onto a Shadow Rods Chassis with a Flathead power plant followed by a MDL Front Shift T5 1933 Rod Build Enthusiasts Who Are Also Engineers This is why you do business with Modern Driveline. We are not a large company with huge…
The following pictorial highlights Bill’s 1966 Mustang. Bill wrote “Thought I would send a couple of pictures of the car. With the great weather this winter in Oregon I’ve been able to put about 900 miles on it so far. I would like to thank you for the help and the fast shipping. 66 GT…
The following pictorial highlights Jim’s 2013 Mustang. Jim contacted us not long after buying this 2013 Mustang GT. Stock with a MT-82 transmission and stock 5.0L, Jim knew that it would not live up to his expectations of spirited street and Road Course driving. To deliver the power generated by the Roush Stage 3 kit…
David shows off his 1973 Mach 1. David, from Trenton Michigan, works as a Engineer for Ford. In his off hours he has restored this 1973 Mustang Mach 1. In November 2016 he is taking the car back to its original home in Pennsylvania to surprise the previous owner, John, with the beauty of the restoration. …
Who says you have to park your classic muscle in the garage in the winter? Our customers enjoy their classic cars any time of year. Who says you have to park your classic muscle in the garage in the winter? Our customers enjoy their classic cars any time of year. Enthusiasts Who Are Also Engineers…
The T5 five-speed transmission was developed for a broad range of vehicle applications from passenger cars to compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) requirements. The TREMEC T5 has been used on various passenger car and light truck applications. Its largest application was the Mustang GT. Currently, it is sold to the aftermarket for modernizing classic vehicles.…
The T45 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed primarily for high-performance cars with relatively high-engine torque requirements but is adaptable to other light-duty applications such as sport-utility light trucks. Product Run 1996 – Feb 2001 Ford 4.6L Mustang The Borg-Warner T45 was introduced in 1996 when the Ford 4.6L Modular motor was released. These transmissions were…
TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed overdrive transmission was developed to provide great torque capacity and is ideal for specialty sports cars equipped with high torque engines. The TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed was both a product and a product line. The product line encompassed the 3550 and TKO models. Each model had two versions. One being…
The TR-3650 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed using state-of-the-art technology and is designed for a wide range of cars and compact utility vehicles. Currently, the TREMEC TR-3650 is used in the Ford Mustang GT and the BA Falcon. It was first introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the T-45 five speed. Produced from 2001-2004…
World-Class T5 Not all Borg Warner/TREMEC T5’s are the same. T5 Service Manual LINK The first T5 five speeds were introduced to market in 1980, in all things, an AMC Spirit/Concord. In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. The T5 is…
Tremec’s New T-56 Magnum Is Ready To Make Stronger, Smoother Music In Your ‘Stang Dale Amy September 1, 2009 In the great pecking order of Mustang manual transmissions, six-speed gearboxes such as those factory-installed in ’03-’04 Cobras and current GT500s clearly rule the roost. While most of us had to get by with only five…
If you are rebuilding your transmission look below for the service manual which may guide you to a successful outcome. Service details for the T-5, TKO, and T-56 transmissions are provided below in pdf form. Download and print them to help guide you through the process of rebuilding and repair of your transmission. If you…
Out Of The Relative Quiet Of Oregon’s Rogue Valley Comes The Undeniable Roar Of Brute Ford Power Jim Smart June 1, 2007 Medford, Oregon, hides in plain sight along Interstate 5, just north of the California border. This largely agricultural community is on the beaten path, yet far enough off of it that the masses…
Written by Diego Rosenberg on June 19, 2013 Readers of Hot Rod should be familiar with Pure Vision Performance’s reputation for top-notch workmanship and performance. In fact, in our December, 2012 issue, we featured their Road Bee. But what can you expect next from the folks due northwest from Los Angeles? Come November at SEMA 2013, Pure Vision will unveil their first…
Written by Brandan Gillogly on November 5, 2013 Steve Strope, owner of Pure Vision, has made a habit of debuting an amazing build at the annual SEMA show. Last year was the racy Martini Mustang that featured a rare Ford Indy OHC V8. For SEMA 2013, he moved from a stripped race car to a luxury grand touring car in…
Ed Schmidt Never Expected To Keep His 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback For 40 Years Donald Farr Former Editor, Mustang Monthly January 10, 2011 Lonny Childress pulled over, set the parking brake, and announced, “Now you drive.” I was visiting Gateway Classic Mustang to check out their new vintage Mustang suspension system (see “Gateway to…
Carla Coleman’s Father Bought This ’65 Fastback Brand-New. She And Husband Jerry Have Rebuilt It Into A Modern Cruiser Donald Farr Former Editor, Mustang Monthly June 1, 2010 Photos By: Jerry Heasley In November 1964, Charles Modesitt placed an order for a Rangoon Red ’65 Mustang fastback. While most buyers chose the new fastback body style…
Tremec’s Magnum Six-Speed Will Separate Your Classic Ford From The Rest Of The Herd Dale Amy July 16, 2010 Tech | Transmission Upgrade You don’t have to have the mathematical skills of Einstein to grasp the obvious advantages of a six-speed gearbox over any old-school three- or four-speed box. With a deep overdrive in Sixth…
A Mustang Coupe That Really Hauls Joe Greeves February 4, 2014 Do you know the difference between a pickup truck and an Ute? Most enthusiasts think that Ute is just an Australian term for a pickup truck, but it’s more than that. Henry Ford debuted the first factory-produced pickup truck in 1925, a Model T…
Clutch Need A Crutch? Jim Smart January 19, 2016 If you’ve been driving a classic Mustang with a manual transmission for a while you probably understand this one. The original factory clutch Z-bar systems were terrible at best because they were never strong enough nor were they properly engineered for the task. We’ve often made…
Typical Errors and Misconceptions We All Make – And How to Avoid Them Written by Jim Smart March 9, 2016 OK, admit it. You’re tempted to cruise past this article, yet you can’t resist the desire to read it to see if you’ve made at least one of these mistakes building a classic muscle car.…
Jim Smart May 31, 2016 Modern Driveline was on top of the five-speed conversion game before anyone else with complete five-speed conversion kits and great technical support. These days, the Modern Driveline discussion moves quickly to five- and six-speed conversions for all Mustang generations and a host of other popular marques like Chevy Camaro, Corvette,…
Jim Smart May 31, 2016 When Ford introduced the all-new 1979 Mustang in the fall of 1978, few of us believed it would ever be collectible. At the time classic 1965-1973 Mustangs were coming into their own as hot collector cars and they got all the attention. Late model Fox-body Mustangs weren’t even considered Mustangs…
67 G.T. 350 Clone with bolt-in IRS & T-56 six-speed from MDL. as well as everything from the flywheel to the input shaft
Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords by Jim Smart Pedal Play: Modern Driveline Makes It Fast & Easy to Get Precision Low-Pedal Resistance Clutch Performance Jim Smart November 1, 2016 Fox-Body Mustangs haven’t been this popular since the 1990s. Sales of these lightweight, good-looking 1979-1993 Stangs haven’t been this brisk in ages. They’re plentiful and cheap,…
Acheive SPOT-ON clutch bellhousing & Trans alignment for reduced wear & increased performance
by Jim Smart Thanks to MODERN DRIVELINE (MDL), a TKO 5-speed upgrade for your 1955-’57 Chevy is just a weekend away. MDL enables you to move quickly on this conversion in a weekend because everything is available in one spot. We found the installation to be straightforward, void of unexpected obstacles and delays. No special modifications…
LF Series External Hydraulic Clutch Slave Uses cable style lever and bearing Integrated bleed Simple installation Simple and reliable Compatible with T5/TKO Aluminum Bell and Quicktime steel bell Alternative to Mechanical linkage The LF Series Hydraulic Clutch Slave is designed as a alternative to mechanical linkage or a replacement for
